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I think i have tb because my doctor did a skin test and i have a 40 mm red spot and i wanted to know how to be sure if i have it or not ?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Positive skin test: Your next step is to have a chest xray to see if you have a positive xray. If so, you will need to be under treatment.

Answered 5/17/2013

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A member asked:

I think i have tb because my doctor did a skin test and i have a 40 mm red spot and i wanted to know how to be sure if i have it or not ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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